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DP annoyed at me for taking 90 mins to reply

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Sparkleandsequin · 27/05/2023 07:25

It's been a tough month. Various things have happened and I've had DS with no overnight contact with his Dad. Me and DP don't live together and haven't been seeing each other as much but try to when we can and call and text etc.

Yesterday one of the school mums suggested going to the pub after school. It's a local village so just a walk from school. There's a child's play park there too. There was 4 school mums in total and DS got to play with his friends and I got some adult company which I don't really get in the evenings or most of the day atm. I had a soft drink as I was driving and it wasn't about going out and getting drunk just socialising really. I was there for a total of 2 hours and DS was having a lovely time. For those 2 hours I didn't look at my phone as was obviously busy. DP had text me a few times with just pics of her and DD at the park. When I hadn't replied for a hour and a half I got hello? So I replied sorry I've been at the pub after school and hadn't a chance to look at my phone. She replied "oh you're one of those parents are you"
I replied and said one of what? One that has a soft drink whilst speaking to friends and my DS enjoying himself with friends. I reminded her what a tough time I've had recently and thought she would be happy that I'm out rather than in alone.
Then she said we'll you took ages to reply. I reminded her that sometimes she can take 2 or 3 hours after school to reply but apparently I'm not thinking of her and ignoring her.

Aibu to be annoyed and refuse to apologise? I feel like I've done nothing wrong

OP posts:
Densol57 · 28/05/2023 18:39

OP you ARE alone
You are more alone with this partner than you realise
She is instantly isolating you from making new friends, running you down, making you feeling like a shit parent.
Take your son OUT of this abusive relationship. You are still dealing with your nightmare ex. Dont put your son through anymore.
Make new friends, answer to no one, dont have a time keeper in the background constantly moaning at you.
Be happy and be free

OliveWah · 28/05/2023 21:50

I agree with the others; she doesn't sound like she adds any joy to your life - in fact it sounds as if she leeches it from you. I know the thought of being on your own can feel scary, but it has to be better than staying in a relationship with someone who treats you so badly. All the low level digs and the undermining of your parenting will all take their toll, not just on you, but on your DS too.

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